Luc Mbah A Moute, who spent 2017-18 with Houston, plans to sign a one-year, $4.3 million contract with the Clippers, according to a report from ESPN. Former Rockets forward Trevor Ariza agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with the Suns when free agency began July 1.

Mbah A Moute averaged 7.5 points and three rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game for the Rockets last season.

Houston is expected to increase its pursuit of Carmelo Anthony following the departure of Mbah A Moute, according to ESPN's report. Anthony and the Thunder agreed to part ways last week.

Rockets lose two forwards now - including Ariza - from NBA's best regular season team. Houston is detemined to sign Carmelo Anthony once he becomes free in OKC, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/SfHAWntNlH